A white BMW coupe with black wheels featuring black hand-drawn outlines that make it look like a two-dimensional cartoon.
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Car customization is supposed to be all about personality and pride. However, things can go wrong quickly. The results that come from these errant turns inspire nothing short of hilarity too. We’ll take a look at various car mod fails that are really presenting as just plain fail. And where there’s a fail there’s probably a good healthy measure of humor to go with it.

1. How do they even get out of this car?

Fails. A maroon SUV is mounted unusually high on a custom, elevated chassis with large wheels, towering above a regular car parked nearby on a city street.
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2. Finally, someone who understands aerodynamics

A dark gray car, modified with angular metal panels and a large rear extension labeled "INFO," is parked in a lot outside a shop. Solar panels are mounted on the extension. A person walks by in the background.
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3. Now that’s a spoiler

A white Subaru hatchback with a bright yellow rear spoiler and wide, partially attached fender flares sits in traffic on a wet city street. The car appears modified and is surrounded by other vehicles.
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4. Have you ever seen a lifted minivan?

A white minivan with an unusually high lift kit and large off-road tires is parked at a gas station near a stone wall and an ice machine.
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5. 40-inch wheels on a sedan

A silver SUV with oversized rims and large wheels drives through an intersection at dusk. Traffic lights are green, and palm trees and a fitness gym are visible in the background.
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6. How long do you think these tires will last?

A dark-colored car with extremely tilted wheels drives on a highway. The background features rolling hills, power lines, and cloudy skies. The car appears to have a lowered suspension and an unusual stance.
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7. Your radiator is toast if you rear-end this guy

A metal anchor is attached to the rear bumper of a parked truck with a Texas license plate. The shadow of a person taking the photo is visible on the sunlit pavement.
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8. Are they taking that car to space?

A silver car with large, exaggerated modifications including a massive rear spoiler and oversized exhaust pipes is driving on a city street under cloudy skies. Other vehicles and businesses are visible in the background.
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9. The paint job increases the value by 50%

A white BMW coupe with black rims parked on a cobblestone street. Black lines are drawn along the car's edges and contours, giving it a cartoon or outlined appearance. A white van is parked beside it.
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10. .05 inches of suspension here

A silver Lexus car with extremely tilted wheels, known as “stance” or “cambered” style, waits in traffic behind other vehicles on a road. The car's tires angle sharply inward at the bottom.
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11. A touch of class

A gray vintage car with two large chandeliers mounted on its hood is parked in a lot. Light from the chandeliers creates bright streaks across the image. Trees and another car are in the background.
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12. There’s nothing like drilling holes into the hood of your car for some horns

A white Tesla car with large longhorn steer horns mounted on its front hood is parked in an indoor garage.
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13. They transformed it into a 1950s Batmobile

Two images of the same classic black car: the top shows it in original vintage condition, while the bottom shows it heavily modified with large wheels, wide fenders, a low stance, and modern custom features.
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14. An off-road smart car

A black Smart car with oversized off-road tires and a front brush guard is parked in an empty lot. The car has a lifted suspension, giving it an unusual, rugged appearance. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.
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15. Imagine going over a speed bump in one of these

A lowered blue sedan with custom chrome wheels and dark tinted windows is parked on a street near a PNC Bank, with trees and other cars in the background.
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Check out20 of the Ugliest Cars from the 1980s, or take a look at 18 Vintage Photos of People’s Cars in the 1920s. Finally, if you want to see the best-selling cars from the 1980s, check out The 10 Best-Selling Cars of Each Year in the 1980s.

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These days Matt’s caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.